Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Seasonal outdoor pool
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$150
$131 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Explore the area

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47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Place, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Sur Station
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Sur Spirit Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Big Sur

When you stay at Big Sur Lodge in Big Sur, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 4-minute walk from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 12 minutes by foot from Los Padres National Forest. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Sur Station and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Big Sur Spirit Garden.

What's nearby

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Big Sur Station - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 2 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • McWay Falls - 13 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 48 min drive - 40.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sur House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Coast Gallery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Big Sur Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
Big Sur Lodge offers 61 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Homestead Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Homestead Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Espresso House - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso House
  • Homestead Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 19 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not provide Wi-Fi, televisions, and air conditioning. Cell phone service is limited on property and in the Big Sur area.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Barbecues are not permitted on guestroom balconies.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SANGWOON

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was way below than my expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is beautiful, but the lack of Wi-Fi in the rooms is a bit annoying I have to admit. It was very expensive and not exactly a luxury hotel. But again it was a great location and we were just stopping by for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very rustic - trails to walk right outside - sky light to see stars while in bed. Staff was very helpful & kind. Parking was uncrowded and close to our room. Beautiful! Looking forward to going back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shabina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Traci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very dated dirty and smelled terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Big Sur Rocks

I really enjoyed that your reservation includes admission to 3 parks locally - that is part of the reason why I wanted to stay at the Big Sur Lodge. Looking forward to returning to the Lodge sooner than later!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominik

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to set down the devices and really just enjoy nature and the trees!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
K
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I would not recommend this property. Customer service was terrible! We were told the restaurant had limited hours, nobody said you can only get carry out...the entire time. 2 workers in the coffee area were working restaurant orders and the bar, good luck getting anything. They would continuously walk away while there was a line. At check in, she was less than helpful. The room itself is probably what you should expect. The shower had mold/mildew through out. Certainly not worth the premium fee I paid to stay. I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff. Reasonable price, solid accommodations. Spacious rooms. Quiet setting. Dining options were limited - would have liked better stocked cafe and if restaurant was open for seated dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Definitely felt like a camp ground rather than hotel. Room smelled moldy. I didn’t realize because I booked late and online. Staff seemed to feel they were doing me a favor rather than there to serve. Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy room but room’s carpet needs to be updated. Everything else was comfortable for a lodge. Check in was only at 4 pm and we waited 45 minutes to check in. They need more staff during that time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff was extremely helpful. The location was excellent !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Edinburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our cabin was very peaceful and comfortable and we appreciated the beautiful location in the forest and easy access to the state park hiking trails. On the day of our visit the lodge cafe was only doing takeaway service due to staff shortage and we felt the quality and quantity of food was not worth the price charged. Otherwise would not hesitate to recommend Big Sur Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at Big Sur Lodge! The access to the state park was amazing and staying in the redwoods but inside in a comfy bed was the way to go. So many trails right outside the door! If I had one critique it would be their showers need updating. They are old and dingy and even the shower curtain is coming apart and gross and the shower head was inadequate for pressure - sort of like a camping shower but should at least be a bit upgraded for the cost of the rooms. Otherwise a good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location incredible. Lodge very spacious. The property in general is very nice and is rustic in a nice way. Lodges could do with minor upgrading. Paint and carpeting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, San Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Being so close to the redwood made everything seem magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding area was a little misleading about how few trails I could take my on. The room was well appointed. Comfy bed. soft towels. Tea bags and hot water kettle was great to have.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyoko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: It’s in the Pfeiffer Big Sur state park, so it’s quiet and basically you are in the redwoods forest. People who work in the lodge are very kind and friendly. Also It’s a dog friendly lodge. Cons: the facility is very old. Needs a good upgrade. Because we had a dog, I assume that our room was dog friendly room, and it smelled like pee, that was unpleasant. There is only one trail that dogs are allowed around the lodge which is only about half miles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025